Jordan Clarkson Will Not Play For The Philippines — Lakers News

But seeing that Clarkson drew prominence after hitting it big with the Los Angeles Lakers, there are further documents and requirements that need to be submitted. However, just months away from the 2015-16 season, rumors have it that Lin will be joining the Chinese Taipei team for FIBA Asia.

“He’s not in the Philippines to play basketball as a mercenary”.

The former Harvard standout may also get his cues from former teammate Jordan Clarkson who is rumored to play for Gilas Pilipinas, the national basketball team of the Philippines.

But a recent development that proves Clarkson indeed has a passport has come up; this means that if the pieces fall into place, Clarkson could play as a local player.

A FIBA rule states that a player who wants to play for another country should have obtained a passport from that country before he turns 16.

At the same time Vargas said he would “appeal to anybody” among the PBA team owners to release the players coach Tab Baldwin needs for the national team, among them Junmar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer and Paul Lee of Rain or Shine. This is why the Philippine team, known as Gilas Pilipinas, is pulling out all the stops.

Blatche is however not among those playing in the 37th William Jones Cup after the naturalized center was forced to go back home to attend to family matters.

Despite his absence, the Philippines was able to hack out a 77-69 win over Taiwan-A at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium.

Among them are reigning Asian champion Iran, South Korea and Taiwan, which will field two teams.

Clarkson was included in the list of players submitted to FIBA, just several days before it was announced that he was a Philippine passport holder. The nation has an underrated basketball fan base, and Clarkson – who was born in Florida to a Filipino mother – could have served as a “homegrown” star. Jordan Clarkson has yet to comment on his father’s statements.

“My father Mike, has always looked out for my welfare and is only genuinely concerned for my career, my future and my wellbeing”.

The final word on Clarkson’s participation has not yet been released as of this writing.